Foundation

Luis, unsure of what Xia Hong's words truly meant, dismissed the distracting thoughts. He now had too little information to analyze the situation fully.

One thing, however, was certain: the only way to handle all these conspiracies and schemes was to strengthen his own power.

One day in the future, the Hartmann family would reach a level that could rival—or even surpass—the Qianyuan Sword Sect. In the face of absolute strength, all these plots and tricks would prove futile.

With that conviction, Luis quietly stowed away the lavender photo stone in his hand and left the cell.

A captain of 10,000 soldiers in the Western Defense Zone Allied Forces had died, and by regulation, this had to be reported. In his possession was undeniable evidence that Xia Hong had been a spy.